Description
Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy cabbage, and colorful bell peppers in a savory sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights when you crave a satisfying meal without the fuss. Packed with flavor and nutrition, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thinly
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (for thickening)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and cutting chicken into pieces.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken to the pan; cook until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in cabbage and bell peppers; cook until slightly wilted but still crunchy (3-4 minutes).
- Mix soy sauce with cornstarch slurry; pour over the stir-fry and mix until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg